EDUCATOR

State of Illinois•Kankakee, IL

13d•$71,496 - $125,916•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an Educator for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to develop and provide special education, vocational/habilitation instruction and employability skills. Evaluates individual’s educational development and learning readiness, using professional teaching techniques to promote habilitation, rehabilitation, pre-vocational and vocational skills. Develops education programs for the facility. Writes and updates curriculum. Communicates progress to rehabilitation liaison and treatment teams. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Requires possession of a current and valid Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) issued Professional Educator License with endorsement in Special Education: Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) or Learning Behavior Specialist II (LBS II).
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
Requires the ability to work after business hours and weekends.
Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires basic proficiency in Microsoft, Word, Excel, etc. in order to prepare lesson plans and assessments.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of professional experience preparing and teaching adult-level special education and vocational/habilitation instruction for a public or private organization.
One (1) year of professional experience assessing vocational and academic skills, knowledge and abilities using standardized tools (i.e., achievement tests and vocational diagnostics) for a public or private organization.
One (1) year of professional experience preparing and maintaining detailed educational/vocational documentation consistent with federal, state and accreditation standards.
One (1) year of professional experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Teaches special education, vocational/habilitation instruction and employability skills.
Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Assists training coordinator in the development of a wide variety of staff training programs and courses, including specialized curriculum for behavior management.
Designs and implements Individualized Educator Programs (IEP) for individuals.
Develops, updates and implements curriculum and courses.
Develops education programs for the facility.
Prepares and maintains detailed educational/vocational documentation consistent with federal, state, Department and accreditation standards including treatment/habilitation plans, monthly plan reviews, daily attendance records, etc. in the performance of job duties works after business hours and weekends, including one late day and one weekend day per month.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)